FANTASY BACKDROPS – Using Alcohol Ink Transfer Method

Video Tutorial by Linda Fields

Learn how to use alcohol inks with beautiful pigment dye and oxides inks to create magically vintage backdrops.

 👇 See Supply List Below👇

Welcome to this backdrop tutorial! You’ll start with the basics. You’ll create an alcohol ink backdrop using a transfer method. It’s perfect for transferring your inky image over to heavy cover stock or watercolor paper. Create a dreamy finish with layers of dimension using your favorite distress ink colors. For a vintage look, add a splash of brown. Supplies used are below.

Supplies:

• Lavinia Stamps
• Ranger Alcohol Inks
• Ranger Alcohol Transfer Ink
• Ranger Blending Solution (optional)
• Ranger Distress Inks
• Ranger Distress Oxide Inks
• Versafine Inks
• Embossing Powder
• Altenew Beauty Within Stamp Set (sentiment used)
• Altenew Watercolor Pens
• Ink Applicators
• Silver Gel Pens
• Neenah Cover Stock Paper – White 297 gsm (card base)
• Yupo Paper
• Watercolor Paper
• Black Cover Stock Paper (optional)
• Tim Holtz Manual Air Tool
• Tim Holtz Brayer
• My Sweet Petunia Misti Stamping Platform
• Rubbing Alcohol (highest percent possible)
• Small 2 oz Squeeze Bottle with Fine Tip
• Spray Bottle
• My Sweet Petunia Glue Press w/ Glue
• Instant Dimensional Foam Tape
• Micron Drawing Pen

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